Fountain from Paris

By Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2013

1. Fountain from Paris Marker

Inscription.

Fountain from Paris. .

Fountain from Paris, 1870 to initiate the 1982 World Convention of Water Experts in Zurich. The four nymphs personify simplicity, purity, sobriety and charity. They symbolise international co-operation in providing people everywhere with pure and salubrious water. . (Plaques in French and German are also found on the fountain)

Fountain from Paris, 1870 to initiate the
1982 World Convention of Water Experts in Zurich.

The four nymphs personify simplicity, purity, sobriety and charity.
They symbolise international co-operation in providing people
everywhere with pure and salubrious water.

(Plaques in French and German are also found on the fountain)

Erected 1983.

Location. 47° 22.519′ N, 8° 32.336′ E. Marker is in Zurich, Zurich. Marker is at the intersection of Bahnhofstrasse and Usteristrasse, on the right when traveling south on Bahnhofstrasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bahnhofstrasse 81, Zurich 8001, Switzerland.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on July 28, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 331 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 28, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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